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A summary of the latest news from the Cwmbran and District Branch.
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News from Newport branch
12 November 2006
Our friends at the Newport branch have organised a Christmas party on Tuesday 28th November at Whiteheads club in Bassaleg. The invites are once again extended to all Cwmbran members, after the BBQ this summer, which was a resounding success.
The event is free of charge with entertainment and a buffet.
If any Cwmbran members are interested in going please contact Sally Bailey| by Sunday 19th November.
In addition the Newport branch have started a weekly drop-in centre at Shaftesbury Community Centre, Corner of Wheeler and Evans Street, Newport. The drop-in will be open from 10:30 until 12 noon, every Friday. All Cwmbran members are very welcome. For more information please contact Janice Morgan (Newport Chairperson) pn 01633 769284.
Expert Patient Programme (EPP)
11 November 2006
Long term health conditions
On the 14th December at Age Concern, Widdershins, Sebastopol, there will be a workshop on the 'Expert Patient Programme' (EPP). This session will highlight this very successful project that has been running within Torfaen and Monmouthshire for the past two years. The EPP can be of great value to anyone who has a long term condition and will help them to cope and self manage their condition. A long term condition can be for example: Depression, Multiple Sclerosis, Heart conditions or Eczema - anything that affects an individual's quality of life.
If you are interested in attending then please contact: Sarah Cronin (EPP Co-ordinator) or Becci McGuran (EPP Assistant) by Friday 1st December on 01291 672352 or email Sarah Cronin| or Becci McGuran|
Christmas mid-day meal
05 November 2006
Xmas meal
As last year proved to be a complete success the Drop-in members have planned another Christmas mid-day meal at Greenmeadow golf club, Cwmbran on Monday 18th December. Places are limited, so please contact Sally Bailey| to reserve a place.
The meal is open to all branch members and everyone is most welcome.
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